Egypt Public Holidays
Public holidays are listed here.
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last up to several days, depending on the region.
2026
January
07
Coptic Christmas Day
Start date:
7 January 2026
March
20
Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
Start date:
20 March 2026
April
12
Coptic Easter
Start date:
12 April 2026
April
25
Sinai Liberation Day
Start date:
25 April 2026
May
01
Labour Day
Start date:
1 May 2026
May
04
Sham el-Nessim
Start date:
4 May 2026
May
27
Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
Start date:
27 May 2026
June
17
Islamic New Year
Start date:
17 June 2026
July
23
National Day
Start date:
23 July 2026
August
26
Milad un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad)
Start date:
26 August 2026
September
12
Coptic New Year
Start date:
12 September 2026
October
06
Armed Forces Day
Start date:
6 October 2026
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